The Spurs' Tony Parker shakes his right hand after a collision on a play against the Denver Nuggets at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2013. Parker left briefly but returned to finish the game. The Spurs defeated the Nuggets, 100-99. less

The Spurs' Tony Parker shakes his right hand after a collision on a play against the Denver Nuggets at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2013. Parker left briefly but returned to finish the game. The Spurs ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

The Spurs' Tony Parker shakes his right hand after a collision... Photo-4843338.65335 - Houston Chronicle

The Spurs' Tony Parker (09) gets helped off the court by trainer Will Sevening (left) and teammate DeJuan Blair (45) late in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the AT&T Center on Friday, March 1, 2013. Parker suffered a left ankle sprain and did not return for the game. Spurs defeated the Kings, 130-102. less

The Spurs' Tony Parker (09) gets helped off the court by trainer Will Sevening (left) and teammate DeJuan Blair (45) late in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the AT&T Center on Friday, March 1, ... more

The Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and coach Gregg Popovich chat on the sidelines during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the AT&T Center on Friday, March 1, 2013. The Spurs defeated the Kings, 130-102.

The Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and coach Gregg Popovich chat on the sidelines during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the AT&T Center on Friday, March 1, 2013. The Spurs defeated the Kings, 130-102.

The Spurs' Tony Parker is bent over in pain after a play against the Sacramento Kings late in the third quarter at the AT&T Center on Friday, March 1, 2013. Parker left and was later reported having a left ankle sprain and did not return to the game. The Spurs defeated the Kings, 130-102. less

The Spurs' Tony Parker is bent over in pain after a play against the Sacramento Kings late in the third quarter at the AT&T Center on Friday, March 1, 2013. Parker left and was later reported having a left ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Tony Parker sits with Spurs coaches as they try to figure out a plan against the Trail Blazers at the AT&T Center on March 8, 2013.

Tony Parker sits with Spurs coaches as they try to figure out a plan against the Trail Blazers at the AT&T Center on March 8, 2013.

The Spurs' Tony Parker reacts after being called for a foul during second half action against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Spurs won 96-95. less

The Spurs' Tony Parker reacts after being called for a foul during second half action against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Spurs won ... more

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News

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The Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives the ball against Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams (8) in the first half, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Barclays Center in New York. The Spurs won 111-86.

The Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives the ball against Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams (8) in the first half, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Barclays Center in New York. The Spurs won 111-86.

The Spurs' Tony Parker sits with an ice pack to his left eye after suffering an injury early in the first half against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Parker continued playing in the game after receiving stitches. less

The Spurs' Tony Parker sits with an ice pack to his left eye after suffering an injury early in the first half against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Dallas. Parker continued playing in the ... more

Photo: Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press

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The Spurs' Tony Parker looks for room around Golden State Warriors' Festus Ezeli during first half action Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Tony Parker looks for room around Golden State Warriors' Festus Ezeli during first half action Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at the AT&T Center.

Tony Parker of the Spurs is slapped on the eye by Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns as he goes up for a shot late in the game at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Parker made the shot. No foul was called. less

Tony Parker of the Spurs is slapped on the eye by Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns as he goes up for a shot late in the game at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Parker made the shot. No foul was ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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The Spurs' Tony Parker drives through the defense of Minnesota Timberwolves' Luke Ridnour (left) and Derrick Williams in the second half at the AT&T Center, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Spurs won 106-88.

The Spurs' Tony Parker drives through the defense of Minnesota Timberwolves' Luke Ridnour (left) and Derrick Williams in the second half at the AT&T Center, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Spurs won 106-88.

Spurs guard Tony Parker splits defenders in the lane in the thrid quarter as he leaves behind Greivis Vasquez (21) and Anthony Davis can't move in fast enough to help as San Antonio plays the New Orleans Hornets at the AT&T Center on Dec. 21, 2012. less

Spurs guard Tony Parker splits defenders in the lane in the thrid quarter as he leaves behind Greivis Vasquez (21) and Anthony Davis can't move in fast enough to help as San Antonio plays the New Orleans ... more

The Spurs' Tony Parker is helped by fans after landing in their seats while chasing a loose ball during second half action against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 101-79. less

The Spurs' Tony Parker is helped by fans after landing in their seats while chasing a loose ball during second half action against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won ... more